Seat belts - removal and refitting

2 Detach the seat belt stalk from the seat by
removing the two Torx screws.

3 Refitting is a reversal of removal.

Front seat belt assembly
4 Where applicable, prise out the cover from
the height adjuster using a small coin or
similar implement, and detach the adjuster by
removing the two screws (see illustration).

50.4 Front seat belt upper anchor fixings

A Adjuster securing screws
B Anchor nut

5 Unscrew the seat belt upper anchor nut,
noting the fitted positions of any washers and
spacers so that they can be refitted in their
original positions.

6 Remove the centre pillar trim panels.

7 On 3-door models, remove the waist-level
seat belt webbing guide, and remove the bolt
securing the belt slider bar to the body.

Disengage the slider bar from the heel kick
panel, and slide off the belt webbing loop.

8 Unscrew the bolt securing the inertia reel
unit to the centre pillar, noting the fitted
positions of any washers and spacers so that
they can be refitted in their original positions.

9 Refitting is a reversal of removal, taking
care to install the belt without twists in the
webbing, and refitting any washers and
spacers in their original positions.

19 To remove the central lapstrap and buckle
assemblies, disconnect the buckle(s) from the
elasticated straps by withdrawing the
retaining dowel(s). To prevent the strap(s)
from moving into the interior of the seat, insert
a length of wire through the strap loop(s).

20 To remove a side belt and inertia reel
assembly, proceed as follows.

21 Unbolt the upper left anchor, noting the
position of any washers and spacers, and
allow the webbing to pass into the inertia reel
unit.

22 On Hatchback models, pull back the
inertia reel cover in the luggage compartment,
and unbolt the inertia reel from the body,
noting the position of any washers and
spacers. Prise out the belt guide from the rear
parcel shelf support, and push the guide,
upper and lower anchors, and buckle plate
through the aperture.

23 On Estate models, remove the luggage
compartment side trim panel then unbolt the
inertia reel unit, noting the position of any
washers and spacers, and withdraw the belt
assembly.

24 Refitting is a reversal of removal, taking
care to install the belt(s) without twists in the
webbing, and refitting any washers and
spacers in their original positions. Ensure that
the cut-outs in the lower anchor brackets are
correctly located around the raised dimples in
the floor.

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